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Jennifer Blankfein

Jennifer Gans Blankfein is a freelance marketing consultant and book reviewer. She graduated from Lehigh University with a Psychology degree and has a background in advertising. Her experience includes event coordination and fundraising along with editing a weekly, local, small business newsletter. Jennifer loves to talk about books, is an avid reader, and currently writes a book blog, Book Nation by Jen. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, two sons and black lab.

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Jennifer Blankfein

Summer Romance by Annabel MonaghanRomanceTrending

Finding Love at the Dog Park in “Summer Romance”

Warm your heart this June…and grab a copy of Annabel Monaghan’s sweet, new romance novel! In Summer Romance, Ali is navigating emotions tied to a failed marriage and while overcoming grief she develops an unexpected relationship. Attraction, love, companionship and self-discovery make this story a pleasurable read and if you know…
Jennifer Blankfein
June 19, 2024
Listicles

Which Witch Book Will Cast a Spell on You?

Double, double toil and trouble, October books to burst your bubble… As the season changes, pumpkins are carved and candy corn is consumed, it can be fun to pick up a book that reflects the spooky, ghoulish atmosphere. Whether you choose a mystery, a book that has ghosts, or a…
Jennifer Blankfein
October 23, 2023
Miscellany

A First-Person Account as the Bombs Went Off

The following is a first-person account from BookTrib contributor Jennifer Blankfein, who was in Israel about to start a dream vacation when the first bombings occurred. “OMG, it’s under attack.” My husband Eric and I have had many dinners with close friends Wendy and Spencer. We are all Reform Jews…
Jennifer Blankfein
October 20, 2023
FictionMiscellany

“The First Ladies” Authors Discuss the Inspiring and Symbiotic Friendship That Made History

Much like the dynamic and accomplished women in The First Ladies, Mary McLeod Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt, Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray have forged an incredible friendship and partnership. Following the great success of The Personal Librarian, they have released their second collaboration, The First Ladies. Please find the video recording of the…
Jennifer Blankfein
October 4, 2023
Listicles

22 July Releases to Add to Your Beach Bag

If you need more ideas about what to read this month, check out these recent and upcoming releases and add a few to your summer reading list. From contemporary romance, to thriller, to memoir, Book Nation by Jen has got you covered with almost two dozen new books to explore.
Jennifer Blankfein
July 20, 2023